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Don has been to orbit.

Who is Don Pettit?

Don Pettit, who has lived in space for 370 days during three missions, is known as Mr. Wizard, Mr. Fixit, and as Dad. He's a chemical engineer, an Eagle Scout, and an explorer on earth and in space. He is also a poet. Personal Data Born 1955 in Silverton, Oregon. ...

Our minds thus expand into places unknownI’m halfway to Pluto but never alone

Guided by the unique orbital perspective of men and women who live and work in Space, our vision is for Fragile Oasis to help people and organizations work together to overcome the challenges facing humanity on Earth.